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JLPT preparation for all levels N5 through N1. Grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and practice questions organized by exam level. Browse by level: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1. Full overview at the JLPT Study Hub.
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Japanese N3 Vocabulary: 100 Must-Know Words for Intermediate Learners
【JLPT N3: The Turning Point】 N3 is widely considered the gateway to practical Japanese fluency. At N3, you can handle most everyday situations, understand the gist of news articles, and navigate workplace communication. The vocabulary ... -
Japanese Colour Vocabulary: All the Colours and How to Use Them
【Japanese Colours: Two Types】 Japanese has two types of colour words: native Japanese colours that function as い-adjectives, and na-adjective/noun colour words. The four basic native colours (赤、青、白、黒) behave as い-adjectives; o... -
Japanese Nature and Weather Vocabulary: Seasons and Environment
Imagine standing at the edge of a quiet lake, watching the morning mist drift across the water while cherry blossoms fall around you. Or hiking up a mountain trail as a crow calls overhead. Moments like these are why so many people fall ... -
Japanese Work and Office Vocabulary: N4-N3 Level Business Words
【Office Japanese at N4-N3 Level】 Once you pass the basics, workplace Japanese becomes a priority for many learners — especially those working in or with Japanese companies. This article covers the core office vocabulary at the N4-N3 le... -
Japanese Body Parts Vocabulary: Head to Toe
Imagine this: you’re at a clinic in Tokyo, and the doctor asks where it hurts. You point vaguely and say “here” — hoping they understand. Or you’re getting a massage and the therapist asks which ar... -
Japanese Adjectives Complete Guide: i-Adjectives vs na-Adjectives
【Two Types of Adjectives — One Key Difference】 Japanese adjectives come in two types: い-adjectives (i-adjectives) and な-adjectives (na-adjectives). They conjugate differently, connect to nouns differently, and make different past-ten... -
Japanese N5 Vocabulary: 100 Essential Words for Absolute Beginners
【Why N5 Vocabulary Is Your Foundation】 JLPT N5 is the entry level, and its ~800 vocabulary words cover the most common Japanese you'll encounter daily. Master these and you can have basic conversations, read simple texts, and understan... -
Japanese Reading Practice: JLPT N5 Short Texts with Questions
【JLPT N5 Reading Section Format】 The JLPT N5 reading section tests whether you can understand short, simple Japanese texts about everyday topics. Most texts are 50–100 characters and focus on a single clear topic. Questions ask about t... -
Japanese Listening Comprehension: Intermediate Monologue Practice
【Why Monologue Listening Is Harder Than Dialogues】 Most beginner Japanese audio features two people taking turns. Real-world Japanese often involves longer monologues — a teacher explaining something, a tour guide narrating, a friend t... -
Japanese Listening and Reading Combined Practice: N5 Level
【Using Reading and Listening Together】 The most effective way to improve both skills simultaneously is to engage with the same content through both channels — first listen, then read (or vice versa). This is how children acquire langua...
